Subcutaneous means “situated under the skin,” which tells us what subcutaneous fat is: it’s fat that’s all over your body under your skin. Visceral fat is actually inside the abdominal cavity, and isn’t easily seen. It’s located near several vital organs, including the liver, stomach, pancreas and intestines. It can also build up in the arteries. […]
In vertebrates it consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system(PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The PNS consists mainly of nerves, which are enclosed bundles of the long fibers or axons, that connect the CNS to every other part of the body. Nerves that transmit signals from the brain are called motor or efferent nerves, […]
Sugar is addictive like any recreational drug, smoking or alcohol or any other addiction. It releases feel good hormones which in turn increases sugar cravings. It has No vitamins and minerals, no protein ,no fat, no fiber and just empty calories in the form of refined carbs – Results in wanting more of the sugar […]
Our bodies are meant to move. We are supposed to move and do various activities in our lives. This is how we have evolved. Of course I agree that humans kept on developing, worked on refining lives by inventing stuff, we kept on adding various mechanical and automatic utilities to make our lives easier. Some […]
Most of the people today visit hospitals or doctors because of what they ate and to an extent for not having proper lifestyle. It all comes down to discipline and what they believe is valuable in life. An average person’s decisions in life are majorly influenced by food. Now a days many people just feed […]
To be my own hero To be a role model and hero to my kid and my family To inspire others and be inspired myself To discipline myself to do the things that are hard yet fruitful in long term Protect myself from uncontrollable external events, unexpected health issues, to confront inevitable diseases To be […]
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body, but especially in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas. CoQ10 is a compound made by your body and stored in the mitochondria of your cells. The mitochondria are in charge of producing energy. They also protect cells from oxidative damage and disease-causing bacteria or viruses Coenzyme Q10 is most […]
Vitamin K was initially discovered as a nutrient involved in blood clotting. There are two forms: K1 (found in plant foods) and K2 (found in animal and fermented foods). Vitamin K1, (phylloquinone) found in leafy greens, vegetables, and some plant oils Vitamin K2, (menaquinone) found in dairy, fermented foods, and animal products Vitamin K2 may be a useful […]
Potassium is one of the seven essential macro-minerals. A high potassium intake reduces the risk of overall mortality by 20 percent. It also decreases the risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, protects against loss of muscle mass, preserves bone mineral density, and reduces the formation of kidney stones. The primary functions of potassium in the body include regulating fluid […]
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Magnesium is an essential element required as a cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions and is thus necessary for the biochemical functioning of numerous metabolic pathways. Evidence supports the use of magnesium in the prevention and treatment of many common health conditions including migraine […]
L-carnitine is a chemical similar to an amino acid that is produced in the body. L-carnitine helps the body turn fat into energy. The body can convert L-carnitine to other chemicals called acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine. L-carnitine is taken by mouth to increase L-carnitine levels in people whose natural level of L-carnitine is too low. Some […]
N-acetyl-cysteine, N-acetylcysteine, Acetyl cysteine, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine are all designations for the same compound, which is abbreviated as NAC. Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. Some non-essential amino acids (e.g. Arginine, Cysteine, and Tyrosine) are called semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acids because they tend to run low during infancy or in health conditions such as being sick, injured or after […]
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high. It’s around 3%, by weight. Means a 100 grams of Turmeric powder contains only 3 grams of bio-active Curcumin. Most of the studies on this herb […]
Multivitamins supplements contain many different vitamins and minerals which are important for growth and development. Multivitamin supplements may also contain other ingredients like herbs, amino acids, and fatty acids. While there’s no standard for what constitutes a multivitamin, their nutrient composition varies by brand and product. Multivitamins supplements should be taken once or twice a […]
Since I work out every day and perform strenuous exercises that involve strength training, I give immense importance to diet as well. We break your muscle in the gym and build the muscle outside of the gym. Now the time we spend in gym is around 5% of the day and it is other 95% […]